The Prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Questionnaire and Physical Exam: \- St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ): The SGRQ developed by Jones (2000), which is used specifically for respiratory diseases, consists of 50 questions. In the questionnaire, there are three categories in which symptom, activity and the effect of the disease on quality of life are questioned and each category is evaluated within itself and there is an evaluation scale between 0-100 points. In the evaluation, high scores indicate an inadequate and low quality of life.

Study summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by airflow limitations and respiratory symptoms due to structural changes in the airways. Common symptoms include dyspnea, chronic cough, and increased sputum production. Respiratory diseases are a risk factor for lower urinary tract symptoms, which can lead to leakage if pelvic floor muscles are weak. Lower urinary tract symptoms are classified into storage, emptying, and post-emptying groups. Current literature on urinary incontinence in COPD patients is limited, and there is a need for further research on the presence and effects of lower urinary system symptoms in individuals with COPD and the level of pelvic floor health knowledge.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (IQOL) — Enrolllment
  The Turkish validity and reliability studies of the scale developed by Patrick et al. (1999) to determine the quality of life of patients with urinary incontinence were conducted by Özerdoğan et al. There are 22 questions in the scale and each question is evaluated with a Likert-type scale divided into five categories (1: very much, 2: quite, 3: moderately, 4: a little, 5: not at all). IQOL has three sub-dimensions: limiting behaviour, psychological impact and limiting social life. The total score of the scale ranges from 0-100 and it is concluded that the higher the score, the better the quality of life level.
• St George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) — Enrollment
  Quality of life will be evaluated using the SGRQ, which includes symptoms, activity, and impact domains. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating poorer quality of life.

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